The Ranch Hand Burger is a big fat burger topped with pulled pork, smoked cheddar, crispy onions, pickled jalapeños, and homemade BBQ ranch dressing. It’s the kind of pulled pork burger that checks every box: juicy patty, smoky pork, crunch, heat, and just enough sauce to tie it all together. Whether you use an 80/20 […]
Meet the Michigan Olive Burger: A Midwest Classic If you grew up in Michigan, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the Michigan olive burger. If you didn’t? Well, standby because this is one of Michigan’s most underrated hometown classics. I grew up in Michigan and ate plenty of these burgers before leaving when I
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If a taco and a coney dog had a baby, this would be it. The Taco Dog (Bacon-Wrapped Edition) is the ultimate mashup: crispy bacon-wrapped hot dogs topped with my taco chili, crushed tortilla chips, cotija cheese, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. This dog combines my Detroit roots with my years in SoCal as a U.S.
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This smoked queso dip recipe might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to a tailgate. The addition of some simple soups add just the right amount of creaminess and tanginess. Add in the smoke and the barbecue rub and there won’t be any left after your game day party. If you’re going to
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Coney Island hot dog sauce is a little slice of heaven. If you haven’t had it, you’ve gotta give it a shot. I recommend starting with my very traditional recipe here, then experimenting a bit with the spices to dial in YOUR favorite version. Where Did Coney Island Hot Dogs Originate? There are a ton
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If you’re a fan of beer and brats, you’ve come to the right place to combine the two and learn how to make smoked beer brats. You can of course buy brats at the market that are already labeled “beer brats” but at the end of the day they don’t really taste any different than
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This extremely easy smoked salmon dip recipe could also be a lox and bagel appetizer. It’s inspired by one of my favorite bagels from a local coffee shop in San Diego, and it’s a huge hit every time I make it. There are plenty of tweaks that can be done to this recipe, and I’ll
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When it comes to making juicy, flavor packed pork shoulder, few methods compare to brining in apple juice and kissing with smoke. This apple juice brine pork shoulder is next level good, and SO juicy. The combination of the brine and the smoke elevate the humble pork shoulder to new heights, resulting in tender, juicy
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I’ve been absolutely obsessed with my homemade Nashville hot seasoning. So, using it in this Nashville hot chicken pasta salad was a natural fit and guys — it’s sooooooo good! You can put this chicken pasta salad recipe together in less than 20 minutes and it’s a perfect side dish or main course. Take it
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